Hi Dawn
Things certainly seem to be in a state of confusion here!
Can you please confirm the no.of letters for the Hither question. Also the letter pattern and any you have for the pepper one.
In conclusion could you use the existing heading when you reply as it makes things so much simpler for all of us trying to assist you,rather than having multiple threads.
I do appreciate that you are possibly a novice in the world of crosswords.
Kind regards
Joker